Why Does the Demand Curve for Human Organs Tend to Be

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why does the demand curve for human organs tend to be relatively price inelastic?

• A)The demand for human organs change substantially with change in price.
• B)The people in demand of the organs are ready to pay almost anything to get the organs.
• C)The supply of human organs tend to be greater than the demand for the organs.
• D)There are a large number of people in the market for human organs who are in need of them but cannot afford them.
• E)There is a presence of strong parallel or underground market for the human organs.

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